Field Office Manager/Project Accountant

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies, providing nearly every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through its operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial.

About the role

This position supports heavy civil projects in the North Texas area, providing overall direction and control over job site accounting, personnel functions, and other administrative support for both project staff and accounting. The role reports to either corporate headquarters in Coppell, Texas, or a project site.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and troubleshoot payment or vendor issues.
• Ensure the necessary backup documentation is on file before approving invoices for payment.
• Monitor the entire invoice system to ensure subcontractors and suppliers are paid in a timely manner.
• Oversee field payroll functions for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring all hours worked are properly documented, coded, and reported.
• Review all costs and cost adjustments for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules.
• Perform a wide variety of related administrative support tasks at project field offices.
• Handle jobsite personnel functions, including hiring, onboarding, and safety compliance.
• Maintain project filing systems and prepare reports for management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• 3+ years of experience managing payroll, invoicing, and project cost tracking in the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work on call as needed.
• Travel to various North Texas project sites as needed.
• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with 2 years in construction preferred.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable, payroll processing, subcontractor coordination, and change order management.
• Experience handling jobsite personnel functions, including hiring, onboarding, and safety compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities under stress.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401K plan.
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP).

About Austin Bridge & Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.